Consultation on a discussion paper about the new National Carer Strategy has now opened. The discussion paper is a key part of ensuring the Strategy is responsive to the needs […]
Category: Community News
Posted inCommunity News
Finding dignity in risk
Paul Pritchard is no stranger to taking risks. A professional mountaineer, he’s scaled towers and columns of rocks that would have many of us quaking at the bottom, all over […]
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Serendip Sensory Garden taking shape
A new sensory garden at Serendip Sanctuary is beginning to take shape, with draft designs developed for the new all-abilities space on Wadawurrung Country in Melbourne’s outer west. The draft […]
Posted inDisability Sports
“Freezin’ for a reason” – hundreds in Polar Plunge
Around 10am on Saturday, over 140 people – some in tutus, some wearing capes, some in penguin costumes – began to run, tiptoe or dive into the freezing waters of […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Run for Strength this August in Melbourne
Get ready to run, walk or roll around Melbourne’s iconic Princes Park on Sunday 11 August as Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s Run for Strength rolls into Melbourne. The annual event supports […]
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Travel conference ready to take you away
Australia’s leading accessible and inclusive tourism conference is coming to Melbourne next month. The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) will land in Melbourne on Tuesday 27 August for its […]
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Thebarton Aquatic Centre reopens with a splash
The refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre has now reopened to the public – with an inclusive new feature. The Centre has undergone an extensive $8.7 million refurbishment that has delivered a […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Changes to palliative care for people with disability welcomed
The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new, faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. Called the Priority Access […]
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WA needs feedback on draft Disability Plan
The Western Australian state government is calling for feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024–29. The plan will promote access and inclusion for people with disability in […]
Posted inArts
Buddies needed for inclusive production of Camp Rock
Umbrella School of Music has opened auditions for buddies to take part in its groundbreaking production of Camp Rock: The One-Act Edition. This innovative musical initiative celebrates inclusivity by pairing […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
Volunteers needed for Christmas celebration
South Australia’s largest intellectual disability provider, Minda Inc, is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with its Community Christmas Carols and Markets, to be held on Saturday 7 December. The annual […]
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Leadership awards now open
Do you know a leader with disability who deserves some recognition? The Disability Leadership Institute’s 2024 National Awards are now open for nominations. The awards recognise the work of disabled […]